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Bosc
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Bosc wears full russet bronze skin over a long elegant neck—firm, dense flesh that holds shape when baked or poached yet eats snappy-sweet when ripe. Flavour is honeyed with spice; less melting-messy than Bartlett at the same firmness. Chefs love Bosc for upright plating halves. Poach in wine, roast with cheese, or slice firm for tarts. Ripen carefully; underripe Bosc is hard and astringent. Skin is usually left on for colour. Traditional regions that shaped Bosc still influence how cooks finish the dish, from fat choices to whether Poached is fierce or gentle.
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Bosc (Beurré Bosc) was raised in France and named for horticulturist Louis Bosc.
American orchards adopted Bosc for distinctive russet fruit.
Pacific Northwest production made Bosc a US retail staple.
Bosc remained the default firm cooking-and-eating russet pear.